"Completely normal" coronary arteries and no insulin resistance: The case against statins

Completely normal individuals with clear coronary arteries and normal triglycerides fulfill the criteria for having no insulin resistance./nThe belief that higher levels of lipoproteins and APOB in circulation increase the risk of embedded particles is theoretical and not based on exact science./nMedicine is an art based on probabilities, and altering biomarkers does not automatically lower risk; it requires a double-blinded randomized control trial to prove improved outcomes.